"This collection of letters reveals much about the times through which Napoleon and Josephine prospered and about the forces which played upon a couple who rose at astonishing speed to the very height of power and success. This edition includes detailed commentaries on the letters, a chronology and biographies of key personalities."--Jacket.
This vintage book comprises a fascinating collection of Bonaparte's letters; selected, translated, and edited by J. M. Thompson. This anthology forms one of the most truthful and interesting collections of historical documents pertaining to the famous French military and political leader - Napoleon Bonaparte. It offers the reader an interesting and unparalleled insight into his mind and personal life in 292 letters. The letters contained herein include: 'The Brothers', 'His Father's Death', 'The Corsican's Patriot', 'History of Corsica', 'Brothers Louis', 'The Young Jacobin', 'Paris in Revolution', 'Heroics', 'Brother's Joseph', 'Paris Life', 'Fatalism', 'Whiff of Grape-Shot', 'First Night', 'Separation', etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this text now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Book 1: Gain insight into the passionate correspondence between a renowned emperor and his beloved with “Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796-1812 by Emperor of the French Napoleon I.” This collection of letters reveals the personal and romantic expressions exchanged between Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais, providing a glimpse into the emotional landscape of one of history's most iconic couples. Book 2: Enter the world of classical music and creativity with “The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.” This volume presents letters written by Mozart, offering a unique perspective on the life and mind of the prolific composer. Mozart's letters provide a window into his artistic process, personal relationships, and the cultural milieu of 18th-century Europe. Book 3: Experience the timeless and tragic love story of Abelard and Heloise with “Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard and Héloïse.” This collection captures the intimate and poignant letters exchanged between the medieval philosopher Peter Abelard and his student Héloïse. Their correspondence reveals a love affair that transcends time, marked by intellectual passion, societal constraints, and enduring devotion.
The French side of the Napoleonic Wars is often seen from a strategic point of view, or in terms of military organization and battlefield tactics, or through officers' memoirs. It is rarely seen from the perspective of the lowest ranks of the army, and the experience of the ordinary soldiers is less well known and is often misunderstood. That is why this account, based on more than 1,600 letters written by French soldiers of the Napoleonic armies, is of such value. It adds to the existing literature by exploring every aspect of the life of a French soldier during the period 1799-1815. The book will be fascinating and informative reading for military and cultural historians, but it will also appeal to anyone who is interested in the war experience of common soldiers. It offers the English-speaking audience a French view of a conflict which is too often limited to the traditional memoirs of Captain Coignet, Colonel Marbot or Sergeant Bourgogne.
